Program Scheduler

Talascend is currently seeking an experienced Program Master Planner for a contract opportunity in Salt Lake City, Utah.

SUMMARY:

The primary function will be to support the Program Management Teams. This requires an in-depth knowledge of Program Life cycles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Duties include the management and development as well as maintenance of complex program schedules including resource loading and Earned Value Analysis.
• Individual will help develop the format, tools and tracking/reporting methods to be used as the company refines its Program Planning and Scheduling processes for standardization and enterprise wide resource management.
• This position also supports the programs in developing plans and integrating inputs from all programs.
• Qualified candidates will interface with all elements of the program team to develop and support regular maintenance of the program.
• Work with Program Management Office to develop tools and techniques for the creation of standard Integrated Master Schedules that will include standard phases and gates, contract data requirements, materials detail, linkage to a standard work breakdown structure, resource loading, and the capability to perform earned value analysis on complex development programs as well as production programs.
• Perform regular analysis of program schedules to evaluate program and enterprise wide resource needs through the integration of all program schedules.
• Develop integrated master schedules using SOW and WBS.
• Assist in schedule audits to ensure schedules are being properly maintained and updated by the project teams.
• Analyze and review subcontractor schedules and link subordinate schedules to the project schedule; analyze schedule for project critical path and advise management of changes to the critical path and projected milestone achievement performance.
• Coordinate with Control Account Managers (CAM) and cross functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) members in the development, maintenance, and analysis of work package schedules.
• Obtain and analyze data and status from affected organizations to prepare, update, and disseminate periodic project status reports.
• Perform audits of schedules for performance to plan variance and support corrective action to improve scheduling and planning processes.
• Work within a team environment to provide insights into program scheduling trends and best practices to assist program teams with formulating achievable program schedules.
• Perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) on key programs as part of standard work.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.